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Estradiol For vaginal atrophy after breast cancer. Is it safe?
I have developed severe atrophy 25 years after estrogen receptive breast cancer. Did chemo, radiation and 5 years of Tamoxifen. I was always told NO estrogen. I am experiencing extreme pain and bleeding so sexual intimacy is impossible. I also have been diagnosed with Lichen sclerosus. I am 65 years old. My gyno has prescribed Estradiol vaginal cream 0.01%. I am told the new view and trials say is it is safe for breast cancer survivors. Anyone been down this route or had their gynecologist say this? I really want to try this for quality of life with my husband but I am also very scared.
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I wonder if there also good studies that use DFS, disease free survival, instead of mortality.
I’m really worried that estradiol will cause a recurrence. I may not lose my life to cancer, most of us wont’t. But I don’t like the idea of going through treatment again for a recurrence.
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I have dcis stage 0 er/pr + her2 -lumpectomy radiation my doctor recently put me on vagifem . Not doing tamoxifen or any AIs way to much risk I feel they do more harm than good
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1 ReactionI use replens and it works fine for vaginally dryness. No hormones in it.
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I was diagnosed with DCI s hormone Positive Her2 negative.Last december I had a lumpectomy and a sentinal node surgery. Stage 0. My oncologist put me on vagifem. I do it twice a week it has helped immensely. I was having chronic UTIs. I am 66 Good Luck
Fwd: ACOG Supports the Use of Estrogen for Breast Cancer Survivors - ACOG.
Discovered this research and my oncologist and family doctor agreed
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Whats ACOG? Are you saying vaginally
This is the recommendation of my oncologist as well - but it’s for low dose vaginal estradiol. I found the vaginal application not helpful as it didn’t trickle down and get enough on the vaginal opening or clitoris. It may help the mucous type cells in the vaginal canal, and improve moisture, but I was looking for more than that.
I was told I should not apply the cream directly onto the clitoris and vaginal opening because it is not approved for breast cancer survivors. It’s unfortunate because that is what worked before being diagnosed.
Try Premarin. It rebuilds the area.
Reopens doesn't rebuild anything. Doesn't really help the edge of the uterus. Also, one has to watch the type of condom used if applicable.
I use it. My oncologist recommended it.